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Mastering the Elements: How the 2023 Subaru WRX Stood Up to a Harsh Midwest Winter
Mastering the Elements: How the 2023 Subaru WRX Stood Up to a Harsh Midwest Winter
Mastering the Elements: How the 2023 Subaru WRX Stood Up to a Harsh Midwest Winter
Ramin Vandi
Ramin Vandi
April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024
Moving from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest introduced the author to the harsh realities of a true winter, contrasting with the milder winters of their previous home. This adjustment was highlighted by experiences driving in challenging winter conditions, notably during a "commutageddon" in a Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart equipped with summer tires. Over the years, the author observed a retreat in winter severity, with fewer intense snowstorms and more rain or slush.
The narrative shifts to the author's recent experiences in the Midwest, driving a 2023 Subaru WRX equipped with Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 winter tires. Despite the tires' less-than-ideal performance on dry roads, their effectiveness in snow transformed the WRX into a reliable and maneuverable vehicle, capable of navigating through unattended snowy roads with ease. The author's winter driving experiences underscore the importance of appropriate tires for seasonal conditions and hint at the impending transition back to summer tires as warmer weather approaches.
Moving from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest introduced the author to the harsh realities of a true winter, contrasting with the milder winters of their previous home. This adjustment was highlighted by experiences driving in challenging winter conditions, notably during a "commutageddon" in a Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart equipped with summer tires. Over the years, the author observed a retreat in winter severity, with fewer intense snowstorms and more rain or slush.
The narrative shifts to the author's recent experiences in the Midwest, driving a 2023 Subaru WRX equipped with Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 winter tires. Despite the tires' less-than-ideal performance on dry roads, their effectiveness in snow transformed the WRX into a reliable and maneuverable vehicle, capable of navigating through unattended snowy roads with ease. The author's winter driving experiences underscore the importance of appropriate tires for seasonal conditions and hint at the impending transition back to summer tires as warmer weather approaches.
Moving from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest introduced the author to the harsh realities of a true winter, contrasting with the milder winters of their previous home. This adjustment was highlighted by experiences driving in challenging winter conditions, notably during a "commutageddon" in a Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart equipped with summer tires. Over the years, the author observed a retreat in winter severity, with fewer intense snowstorms and more rain or slush.
The narrative shifts to the author's recent experiences in the Midwest, driving a 2023 Subaru WRX equipped with Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 winter tires. Despite the tires' less-than-ideal performance on dry roads, their effectiveness in snow transformed the WRX into a reliable and maneuverable vehicle, capable of navigating through unattended snowy roads with ease. The author's winter driving experiences underscore the importance of appropriate tires for seasonal conditions and hint at the impending transition back to summer tires as warmer weather approaches.
